About Us
The Mission
The Historic Upton Neighborhoods, comprised of six community associations, are an assembly of mixed-use historic neighborhoods just north of downtown Baltimore City. Upton is composed of single-family and multi-family homes in its residential areas as well as offices and businesses along the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor. Our neighborhood takes pride in its friendly atmosphere, its strong sense of community, and its place in Baltimore City’s history.
The historic Upton community is steeped in tradition. Once a thriving hub of African American culture and commerce and home to a flourishing middle class community, Upton has lost many of the places and people that made is sustainable.
We are striving to make the Upton of tomorrow a different place. The first step is to inspire ownership and pride in the community by renovating places of historical value.
The History and Culture
Upton has all the ingredients to be a thriving, successful neighborhood: great housing, livable streets, proximity to employment and cultural centers, five train stations within a short walk or drive, a neighborhood commercial district and an extraordinary story to tell about its past. Most of all , Upton has a dedicated core of residents, many of whom have lived in the neighborhood for more than 30 years. These stake holders have refused to let go of their belief in Upton’s potential.
Board of Directors
The duties of the Board of Directors include making recommendations to the preservation and improvements of the neighborhood, organizing neighborhood events and fundraising, overseeing neighborhood projects and acting as a liaison and advocate for the neighborhood to the City government.
All neighborhood residents are welcome to attend the monthly community meetings held the 2nd Thursday of every month, at 6:00 PM at Providence Baptist Church, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. Consult our events calendar for upcoming meeting information
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Darroll Cribb | President |
| Arnetta Simms | Vice President |
| Christina Quinones | Secretary |
| Wanda G. Best | Executive Director |